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60 senior care providers are listed in Elmwood Park, IL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 4 years

Senior care providers in Elmwood Park, IL

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Kathy M.


Chicago, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

CNA With 8 Years In Hospice & 13 Years As A Private Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA who has 18 years experience, 8 of those years I worked in hospice. I am CPR and Dementia certified as well. I'm available for overnight shifts, five days a week including weekends. I love what I do because there is such a great need. So many seniors do not get the proper care they deserve. If I can make a difference,...
Kathy can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services, companionship
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Both my mother and I spoke with Kathy about caring for my dad. While a family emergency prevented her from starting, I was so comforted and impressed with how professional and empathetic she was. Her compassion and kindness came through her emails and phone calls...

Katrina P.

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Alfredo R.


Skokie, IL

$25-32/hr4 yrs exp

I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...
Alfredo can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Alfredo proved to be a very professional and pleasant care for my mother, especially given that it was her last days with us. My family and I were very satisfied with Alfredo's performance. Although he was, in my opinion, over qualified for the position, he...

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Maria J.


Cicero, IL

$20-21/hr3 yrs exp

I Have A Heart For Senior Citizens.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Maria J, I have worked with seniors for six years. My best friend mother health became worse and I took care of her until she passed away. I took her to her doctors appointment stayed with her while she was admitted in the hospital provided for her so that she can be comfortable cooked clean wash clothes did errands I...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Maria was wonderful! She arrived on time and showed compassion and care for me the whole time. She's easy to talk to and very professional. I'd recommend her to anyone without reservation. "

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Danielle J.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Danielle ( Dani). I've been a private caregiver for over 30 years. I've worked mainly with Alzheimer's and Dementia clients. I've also worked with clients with Parkinson, strokes, MS, hospice care, bedridden or just as a companion. I have great references. I've stayed with my clients until their passing or move to...
Danielle can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She is friendly, caring, honest and dependable. Danielle manages medication disbursement, driving for errands, every day living help to dress, shower, get ready for bed and prepare meals."

Gia M.

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Barbara J.


Chicago, IL

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time/full Time Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Our elders are like open books, experience ready to be shared. I have worked with them for a long time and there is nothing I enjoy more than to listen to their stories and, of course, learn from them. I guess that is what motivated me to study to become a Technician in Geriatrics and Gerontology in Spain.
Barbara can also help with: Hospice services, specialized care, personal care, companionship, live-in home care
5.0
"I hired Barb 1 year ago for companionship. She has been one of the greatest blessings in my life and my wife's life. Barb came to me soon after I had undergone heart failure. She was able to help me gain mobility back and shifted me from being a very negative, sad...

Craig H.

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Natalija G.


Des Plaines, IL

$22-50/hr20 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Professional Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable, responsible, compassionate. I have skills and knowledge, I am compassionate. To do the best job I can in a given sitution. I have started 20 years ago. I have a lot of interests and hobbies. I am never get bored. In any contact with people I respect others and myself. My skills include : dependable,...
Natalija can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Very fine first rate caregiver. Focused on patient needs and solves problems. "

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Melissa W.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Home Help Aid

I take great pride in my job because I love what I do. Caring for seniors is a great responsibility that takes time and patience. If your not a nurturing person then this is not the job for you.
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Melissa is wonderful. She is very professional, knowledgeable, caring and kind. She was very generous with her time. Melissa cared for me for 15 months. Had I not moved to another state, I know relieve still be caring for me. I miss her! "

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Lourdes M.


Skokie, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Aide

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a very loving, caring, honest, reliable, trustworthy, faithful, and very patient person. I have many years of experience working with seniors, elderly, Clients with health conditions, impairments and disabilities . I can honestly say I love my job and I love love putting a smile on their faces . Also it is very important...
Lourdes can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Lourdes cared for my mom who suffered from a stroke and lost her speech and loss of strength on one side. Lourdes was always gentle with my mom and cared for her with such compassion and love. My mom wasn't always in a great mood but Lourdes knew how to talk to her...

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Uma S.


Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA more than 12+. First I want to tell you . I was a resident and patient before. I went through those pains so I want help seniors and disabilities who need a help and care so they feel comfortable..
Uma can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Jo-marie W.


Chicago, IL

$24-45/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Caring And Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate and experienced CNA/Caregiver with over 10 years of experience. My motto is that "Everyone should be treated with dignity and love no matter their race and age". I am a tender loving, gentle, kind and sincere person who always puts the client first, their care and well being is my priority. I am also a...
Jo-marie can also help with: Respite care, errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

4.0
"Jo was a great caregiver for my mother during my mother's final months. She was kind, compassionate, highly competent, and my mom liked her, which speaks very well of Jo. My mom was a tough customer and usually didn't like caregivers, but Jo successfully got...

Emily L.

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Sherie A.


Bensenville, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Home Health Aid Available Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Being a caregiver is so amazing. I'm extremely capable and compassionate with extensive experience in elderly care-giving. Hard-working, honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer. Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position at a private household utilizing care-giving skills to...
Sherie can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Sherie has worked for our family helping with the care of our 81 yr old father, a recent widow suffering from Dementia. She is very dependable, caring and patient. She has treated our Dad like her own family and has gone above and beyond to care for him since the...

Brooks W.

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Martha O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and responsible caregiver with 15+ years of experience proving the best care for the best clients/patients. I have worn many hats as the caregiver, companion, personal assistant, CNA and even babysitter! I provide well-rounded care and treat my clients with the utmost respect as I lead with kindness and patience. My...
Martha can also help with: Dementia, personal care, errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I am a RN. Martha took care of my Dad while he was still at home. When he moved to assisted living, my Dad asked Martha to continue as his caregiver. Martha is extremely competent, detail oriented, and most importantly kind and compassionate. In addition to...

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Jonie M.


Wood Dale, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Well Experienced Caregiver Assistant For Memory Loss

Hi! Over the past nine years I have helped care for several ladies suffering from memory loss. I feel God has given me a real gift to help those that are suffering and I would be honored if you would consider me to help when you are away. I have a clean background, 4 yr college degree and desire to support my myself and my...
Jonie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, respite care, errands & more
5.0
"Jonie is a very devoted caregiver who genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients. She has a strong work ethic and is always reliable. She even tended my garden for weeks on end last year while I was away due to a family emergency. Any human, pet or plant...

Betty A.

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Franka A.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Am Looking For Personal Care

Am a CNA I love taking care of old people like accompanying them , bathing, feeding, give their medical in time , speak to them slowly and in a good tune and always making them happy. I make sure I satisfy him/her with all help the need because the need my help from us caregiver.
Franka can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Franka is very nice and compassionate. She took very good care of my aunt for one week when I was away."

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Emmanuel A.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience caring for seniors has been tremendously life-time changing experience. I always have a thought in mind that this is their (seniors) time for them to reap from what they have sown during their years of hard work. I take a great pride in caring for seniors because they are very comforting and dependable. I have...
Emmanuel can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Emmanuel worked for my father as fill in over a 4 day weekend and since as daily fill in. We found him very pleasant and willing to do anything to help. He is strong and was able to lift/assist my father when necessary. He seems trustworthy and was on time with...

Carrie B.

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Urszula L.


Des Plaines, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver , Part-time Job

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Urszula . I have over 12 years of experience taking care of Senior's including Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. My Seniors care services include: personal care , medication management , meal preparation , groceries shopping and light housekeeping. I have a lot of patience with the elderly and treat them with kindness...
Urszula can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
5.0
"It is with heartfelt gratitude that I provide this work experience and character reference for Urszula L. Urszula was the sole caregiver for my mother for the past two and a half years. Sadly, my mother passed away in May 2020 at the age of 95 years. Urszula...

Loretta S.

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Selmija O.


Niles, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light House Keeping. I can also help with night routines and care.
Selmija can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"This is my first time using Care.com and Mia is wonderful! She contacted me right away after making the job post and scheduling was easy. She was very attentive to our needs and cleaned the house perfectly!"

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Alain C.


Des Plaines, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with a wide range of experience of more than 18 years. I am very responsible, compassionate, above and beyond care for your loved one. With folly catheter and alzheimer patients experience. Looking forward to hear and work with you!
Alain can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Alain is attentive and responds to situations in a timely manner. He is giving the patient, especially the elderly, a constant care and attention. I highly recommend him as a caregiver, a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT."

Fe Esperanza B.

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Wendi T.


Skokie, IL

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for over 14 years I really love helping people . I started by taking care of my grandmother. I'm very out going. My clients become my family. I'm very respectful and I let the client be as independent as possible . I love gardening, listening to music, reading and spending time with my friends and family...
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Laura M.


Cicero, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...
Laura can also help with: Home modification, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Laura M is the best caregiver!! I am very grateful for her service she very sweet and kind and comforting caregiver! I recommend her to anyone. she is best of best "

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Recent senior care reviews in Elmwood Park, IL

Kathy M.

5.0

Both my mother and I spoke with Kathy about caring for my dad. While a family emergency prevented her from starting, I was so comforted and impressed with how professional and empathetic she was. Her compassion and kindness came through her emails and phone calls and she clearly has many years of...

- Katrina P.

Alfredo R.

5.0

Alfredo proved to be a very professional and pleasant care for my mother, especially given that it was her last days with us. My family and I were very satisfied with Alfredo's performance. Although he was, in my opinion, over qualified for the position, he didn't mind going above and beyond the...

- Care member

Maria J.

5.0

Maria was wonderful! She arrived on time and showed compassion and care for me the whole time. She's easy to talk to and very professional. I'd recommend her to anyone without reservation.

- Care member

Danielle J.

5.0

She is friendly, caring, honest and dependable. Danielle manages medication disbursement, driving for errands, every day living help to dress, shower, get ready for bed and prepare meals.

- Gia M.

Barbara J.

5.0

I hired Barb 1 year ago for companionship. She has been one of the greatest blessings in my life and my wife's life. Barb came to me soon after I had undergone heart failure. She was able to help me gain mobility back and shifted me from being a very negative, sad person to being a positive, happy...

- Craig H.

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